Plait

/pleɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A braid, especially of hair or other flexible material.

She wore her hair in a long, elegant plait down her back.

A fold or pleat in cloth or other material.

The dress featured a beautiful plait at the hem that added a touch of elegance.

verb

To braid or interlace strands together.

She decided to plait her hair into two thick braids for the summer festival.

To fold or pleat fabric or material.

He learned how to plait the fabric to give the skirt a more voluminous look.

Middle English, from Old French 'plet' (braid), from Latin 'plicatum' (to fold).

to plait one's hair

to style hair in braids

plaited style

a hairstyle featuring braided elements

braid

to weave strands together into a single structure.

twist

to turn or wind together strands or objects.

weave

to make fabric or a braid by interlacing strands.

To style hair in distinct sections

She's got that trendy plait going on.

An intricate hairstyle often associated with fashion

Her plait was the highlight of the runway show.